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Jacques Cabaret (Est 1931) is one of the oldest drag queen venues in Boston, MA. In 2007, as I sat with my friend waiting for the drag show to commence, I sipped on my vodka and listened to the obnoxious bachelorette parties that surrounded us.

The lights are dim, the music starts, and the opening number begins. As I watched these really tall women work the stage and interact with the audience, I was blown away by their raw and uncut power.

Off and on, over the past five years, I would frequent Jacques to make photographs of the girls. After seeing their stage show, I was really interested in capturing them behind the scenes - The making of a drag queen. One weekend when I didn't make it to a performance, one of the girls said to me, "Keiko, you missed your routine last week." I was really happy to hear that - the girls now refer to me as their Ninja photographer.

I have been afforded the opportunity to get to know the queens and the people at Jacques, not just as subjects but also as individuals. The spotlight continues to shine on them through my photographs.

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Jacques Cabaret (Est 1931) is one of the oldest drag queen venues in Boston, MA. In 2007, as I sat with my friend waiting for the drag show to commence, I sipped on my vodka and listened to the obnoxious bachelorette parties that surrounded us.

The lights are dim, the music starts, and the opening number begins. As I watched these really tall women work the stage and interact with the audience, I was blown away by their raw and uncut power.

Off and on, over the past five years, I would frequent Jacques to make photographs of the girls. After seeing their stage show, I was really interested in capturing them behind the scenes - The making of a drag queen. One weekend when I didn't make it to a performance, one of the girls said to me, "Keiko, you missed your routine last week." I was really happy to hear that - the girls now refer to me as their Ninja photographer.

I have been afforded the opportunity to get to know the queens and the people at Jacques, not just as subjects but also as individuals. The spotlight continues to shine on them through my photographs.

October 22, 2011, Boston, MA United States: Karisma Geneva Jackson-Tae, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on October 22, 2011. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

October 8, 2011, Boston, MA United States: Destiny Boston, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on October 8, 2011. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

July 3, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Mizery, a drag queen at the backstage of Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on July 3, 2011. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

May 29, 2012, Boston, MA United States:Miss. Eloise, a drag queen during her performance at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on May 29, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

May 26, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Kris Knievil, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on May 26, 2012. Knievil is a MC hostess of "Miss-Leading Ladies". Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

March 11, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Destiny Boston, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on March 11, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

June 3, 2011, Boston, MA United States: Mizery (hand) apples make up on her drag daughter, Cheyenne D'ville Masters at backstage of Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on June 3, 2011. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

March 18, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Mizery, a drag queen at the backstage of Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on March 18, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

March 25, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Katya Zamolodchikova, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on March 25, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

April 15, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Destiny Boston, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on April 15, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

April 14, 2012, Boston, MA United States:Mizery, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on April 14, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

June 3, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Asia, a drag queen at backstage during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on June 3, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

August 26, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Kris Knievil, a drag queen wearing a "bitch" ring at the backstage of Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on August 26, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

August 23, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Kris Knievil, a drag queen during a show break at the backstage of Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on August 23, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

September 9, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Patrons for Saturday nights Drag Queen performance, dance with a drag queen (wearing silver heels) at Jacques Cabaret Downstair in Boston, MA on September 9, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

October 20, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Katya Zamolodchikova, a drag queen at backstage changing her dress during Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on October 20, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

November 24, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Katya Zamolodchikova, a drag queen at backstage after her performance at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on November 24, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

September 29, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Katya Zamolodchikova, a drag queen at backstage getting ready to step outside to have a smoke after Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on September 29, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

June 16, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Nikki, a drag queen at backstage after Saturday show "Miss-Leading Ladies" at Jacques Cabaret in Boston, MA on June 16, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.

June 22, 2012, Boston, MA United States: Raquel, a drag queen, takes off her make up at the backstage of Jacques Cabaret after her Saturday night's performance in Boston, MA on June 22, 2012. Established in 1931, Jacques Cabaret is the oldest show bar in Massachusetts, USA.